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Akinci, B, Kiziltas, S, Ergen, E, Karaesmen, I Z and Keceli, F (2006) Modeling and Analyzing the Impact of Technology on Data Capture and Transfer Processes at Construction Sites: A Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1148–57.

Bai, Y and Burkett, W R (2006) Rapid Bridge Replacement: Processes, Techniques, and Needs for Improvements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1139–47.

Col Debella, D and Ries, R (2006) Construction Delivery Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Their Performance within School Districts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1131–8.

Gao, Z, Walters, R C, Jaselskis, E J and Wipf, T J (2006) Approaches to Improving the Quality of Construction Drawings from Owner’s Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1187–92.

Li, J, Moselhi, O and Alkass, S (2006) Forecasting Project Status by Using Fuzzy Logic. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1193–202.

Lu, M, Poon, C and Wong, L (2006) Application Framework for Mapping and Simulation of Waste Handling Processes in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1212–21.

Srour, I M, Haas, C T and Morton, D P (2006) Linear Programming Approach to Optimize Strategic Investment in the Construction Workforce. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1158–66.

Telem, D, Laufer, A and Shapira, A (2006) Only Dynamics Can Absorb Dynamics. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1167–77.

Yu, A T W, Shen, Q, Kelly, J and Hunter, K (2006) Investigation of Critical Success Factors in Construction Project Briefing by Way of Content Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1178–86.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Construction management; Communication;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:11(1178)
  • Abstract:
    Construction project briefing is a complex and dynamic process which involves identifying and conveying clients’ actual needs and requirements accurately to the project team. The briefing process is critical to the successful delivery of a construction project and there are many limitations inhibiting its effectiveness. A study of factors which could contribute to a successful briefing (in this study referred to as critical success factors) will enable special attention to be paid to those areas which could improve its performance. The objectives of this study are to identify, categorize, and prioritize a general set of critical success factors for construction project briefing. This study is intended to complement the existing but limited research into the identification of such factors and to serve as a stepping stone to the identification and establishment of yardsticks which could be used by construction practitioners on all projects in the future. A questionnaire was used to collect opinions from experienced construction practitioners. Thirty seven factors were identified and coded, and the content analysis yielded five major categories. They include project-related factors, human-related factors, process-related factors, input-related factors, and output-related factors. Thirty six percent of respondents identified “open and effective communication” as the most frequently mentioned factor critical to briefing. Other important factors, in descending order of importance, include such as “clear and precise briefing documents,” “clear intention and objectives of client,” and “clear project goal and objectives.” This set of critical success factors can serve as a checklist for practitioners when conducting a briefing in their construction projects. The results of the questionnaire survey are generally in line with the findings of a validation exercise by a focus group meeting.

Zhang, X (2006) Markov-Based Optimization Model for Building Facilities Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1203–11.